MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Silverado

● Typical for this model
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:48.749Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
183
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 40 complaints 1993: 69 complaints 1993 1994: 210 complaints 1995: 263 complaints 1996: 186 complaints 1997: 272 complaints 1998: 279 complaints 1998 1999: 1,660 complaints 2000: 1,305 complaints 2001: 877 complaints 2002: 710 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 622 complaints 2005: 316 complaints 2006: 182 complaints 2007: 183 complaints 2007 183 2008: 162 complaints 2009: 76 complaints 2010: 62 complaints 2011: 75 complaints 2012: 68 complaints 2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2015: 76 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 125 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 40 complaints 1992 1993: 69 complaints 1994: 210 complaints 1995: 263 complaints 1995 1996: 186 complaints 1997: 272 complaints 1998: 279 complaints 1998 1999: 1,660 complaints 2000: 1,305 complaints 2001: 877 complaints 2001 2002: 710 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2004: 622 complaints 2004 2005: 316 complaints 2006: 182 complaints 2007: 183 complaints 2007 183 2008: 162 complaints 2009: 76 complaints 2010: 62 complaints 2010 2011: 75 complaints 2012: 68 complaints 2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2015: 76 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 125 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 40 complaints 1993: 69 complaints 1993 1994: 210 complaints 1995: 263 complaints 1995 1996: 186 complaints 1997: 272 complaints 1997 1998: 279 complaints 1999: 1,660 complaints 1999 2000: 1,305 complaints 2001: 877 complaints 2001 2002: 710 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 622 complaints 2005: 316 complaints 2005 2006: 182 complaints 2007: 183 complaints 2007 183 2008: 162 complaints 2009: 76 complaints 2009 2010: 62 complaints 2011: 75 complaints 2011 2012: 68 complaints 2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2015: 76 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2017

2007: 183 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19822
19845
19853
19872
198815
198922
199025
199117
199240
199369
1994210
1995263
1996186
1997272
1998279
19991,660
20001,305
2001877
2002710
2003695
2004622
2005316
2006182
2007183
2008162
200976
201062
201175
201268
201364
2014124
201576
20165
2017125

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

22% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into her vehicle and damaged the front driver's side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-10

Railroad hyrail vehicle equipped, after market, with hyrail wheel assemblies which allow the vehicle to operate on railroad tracks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-08

2007 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regard to airbag safety recall. The consumer wants to reimbursed for repairs relating to the recall as well as for the rental car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-07

Electrical system

21% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

FIREINJURY
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Drivers side door caught on fire while the vehicle was parked and running. Burned wire and smoke evident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-24

Also filed under Structure

On May 26 2008 my chevy Silverado wires caught on fire I was able to get it put out pretty quick with only a minor burn to my finger but GM does not want to admit there is a problem with the truck they cant say why it happened there trying to...

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-08

Service brakes

19% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Structure

13% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

FIRE

Power train

11% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5TH wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the…

    Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  3. R
    2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  5. R
    2008-09-12Electrical system08V441000 GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 Buick lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC acadia…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chevrolet Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 35 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
  • Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
  • Recall 08V441000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.